Senior Power Transformer Crew Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Coordinate PTR service technicians and equipment to execute on-site transformer services, including new unit installations, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.

• Lead the on-site team comprising assigned crew members and subcontracted services.

• Conduct daily morning tailboards with crew members and/or customer representatives.

• Facilitate daily end-of-day tailboards with crew members and/or customer representatives.

• Identify and communicate any EHS/HSE issues associated with the work being performed.

• Provide daily status update reports outlining team activities, unit conditions, delays, or other critical operational matters related to site tasks conducted by GE PTR teams.

• Operate and manage vacuum processing rigs and related equipment.

• Conduct or oversee the field testing or commissioning of relevant units.

• Ensure that test technicians adhere to required commissioning standards and submit test results to engineering for evaluation and confirmation.

• Annotate and revise drawings for 'as built' documentation to accurately reflect changes made to the OEM design.

• Engage in the development and enhancement of standard procedures related to transformer services.

• Offer technical support in the preparation and submission of technical documentation.

• Collaborate with both internal and external customers to formulate inspection criteria related to transformer services.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical expertise related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment, such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and related devices.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on Power Transformers or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 10 years of experience in PTR installation and repair.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time.

• Leadership experience in a dynamic, high-pressure work environment with direct customer interaction.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in site management and field service.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.

• Skills in resource scheduling and forecasting necessary activities.

• Capacity to predict equipment needs for specific job execution.

• A CDL license is preferred, or the ability to obtain one.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance available.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• New hires receive 40 hours of personal business time.

• 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law).

• Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).